The World Journal of Gastroenterology Editorial Board Members are composed of 357 distinguished experts active in the relevant field,distributed in 46 countries/regions,including Italy(66),Japan(53),United States(31),...The World Journal of Gastroenterology Editorial Board Members are composed of 357 distinguished experts active in the relevant field,distributed in 46 countries/regions,including Italy(66),Japan(53),United States(31),China(29),South Korea(16),Spain(15),Australia(13),Greece(12),Brazil(11),Romania(8),Germany(7),India(7),Taiwan(7),United Kingdom(7),Türkiye(7),Hungary(5),Russia(5).展开更多
The convergence project between the International Accounting Standards Board （IASB） and the Financial Accounting Standards Board （FASB） in the United States （US） was signed on September 18, 2002 in Norwalk, Conn...The convergence project between the International Accounting Standards Board （IASB） and the Financial Accounting Standards Board （FASB） in the United States （US） was signed on September 18, 2002 in Norwalk, Connecticut in the US. The first is responsible for issuing International Financial Reporting Standards （IFRS） nowadays, which were created 40 years ago. More than one century ago, local regulations are used in the US. The boards differ in years of experience. With the signing of the agreement, both institutions are working to reduce the divergence of accounting. Although they have made a significant progress, it is appropriate to examine whether the difference in approaches to accounting will affect the achieved agreements. It is relevant to investigate whether the years leading the standards adopted in different countries will impact the final result. The date of completion of the project has been postponed and still has not indicated the date of termination. This research is an analysis of the importance of the convergence of accounting standards at a global level. The study presents statistics on the status of the adoption of international standards by country. The study shows a summary of the expressions made by the directors of both boards about the future of the project.展开更多
The high labor demand during rice seedling cultivation and transplantation poses a significant challenge in advancing machine-transplanted rice cultivation.This problem may be solved by increasing the seeding rate dur...The high labor demand during rice seedling cultivation and transplantation poses a significant challenge in advancing machine-transplanted rice cultivation.This problem may be solved by increasing the seeding rate during seedling production while reducing the number of seedling trays.This study conducted field experiments from 2021 to 2022,using transplanting seedling ages of 10 and 15 days to explore the effects of 250,300,and 350 g/tray on the seedling quality,mechanical transplantation quality,yields,and economic benefits of rice.The commonly used combination of 150 g/tray with a 20-day seedling age in rice production was used as CK.The cultivation of seedlings under a high seeding rate and short seedling age significantly affected seedling characteristics,but there was no significant difference in seedling vitality compared to CK.The minimum number of rice trays used in the experiment was observed in the treatment of 350-10(300 g/tray and 10-day seedling age),only 152-155 trays ha^(-1),resulting in a 62%reduction in the number of trays needed.By increasing the seeding rate of rice,missed holes during mechanical transplantation decreased by 2.8 to 4%.The treatment of 300-15(300 g/tray and 15-day seedling age)achieved the highest yields and economic gains.These results indicated that using crop straw boards can reduce the application of seedling trays.On that basis,rice yields can be increased by raising the seeding rate and shortening the seedling age of rice without compromising seedling quality.展开更多
Efficiency and safety are paramount concerns for commuters, operators, and designers in subway stations. This study conducted controlled experiments and developed a modified force-based model to investigate the dynami...Efficiency and safety are paramount concerns for commuters, operators, and designers in subway stations. This study conducted controlled experiments and developed a modified force-based model to investigate the dynamics of pedestrian counterflow at bottlenecks, utilizing subway passenger alighting and boarding as a case study. Specifically, the efficiency and safety of three distinct movement modes: the cooperative mode(Coop), the combination of cooperative and competitive mode(C & C), and the competitive mode(Comp), were examined and compared. The experimental findings revealed that the C & C mode exhibited a clear lane formation phenomenon and demonstrated a higher flow rate than the Comp and Coop modes. This observation suggests that a combination of cooperative and competitive behaviors among pedestrians can positively enhance traffic efficiency and safety during the alighting and boarding process. In contrast, pedestrians exhibited increased detouring in their paths and more fluctuating trajectories in the Comp mode. Additionally, a questionnaire survey assessing the level of competition and cooperation among pedestrians provided a comprehensive analysis of the psychological dynamics of passengers during the alighting and boarding activities. Lastly, the proposed force-based model was calibrated and validated, demonstrating a good performance in accurately replicating the overall characteristics of the experimental process. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into enhancing the pedestrian traffic efficiency and safety within subway systems.展开更多
This article introduces the composition and working principle of home appliance control board automation testing equipment,elaborates on the importance of key technical indicators,explains the integrated design of fun...This article introduces the composition and working principle of home appliance control board automation testing equipment,elaborates on the importance of key technical indicators,explains the integrated design of functional modules,signal processing modules,and data analysis modules,and covers aspects such as the application of machine learning algorithms and the establishment of fault waveform databases.Finally,it looks forward to the development of intelligent testing systems and emphasizes the importance of building a standardized testing system.展开更多
Cruciferous vegetables are important edible vegetable crops.However,they are susceptible to various pests during their growth process,which requires real-time and accurate monitoring of these pests for pest forecastin...Cruciferous vegetables are important edible vegetable crops.However,they are susceptible to various pests during their growth process,which requires real-time and accurate monitoring of these pests for pest forecasting and scientific control.Hanging yellow sticky boards is a common way to monitor and trap those pests which are attracted to the yellow color.To achieve real-time,low-cost,intelligent monitoring of these vegetable pests on the boards,we established an intelligent monitoring system consisting of a smart camera,a web platform and a pest detection algorithm deployed on a server.After the operator sets the monitoring preset points and shooting time of the camera on the system platform,the camera in the field can automatically collect images of multiple yellow sticky boards at fixed places and times every day.The pests trapped on the yellow sticky boards in vegetable fields,Plutella xylostella,Phyllotreta striolata and flies,are very small and susceptible to deterioration and breakage,which increases the difficulty of model detection.To solve the problem of poor recognition due to the small size and breaking of the pest bodies,we propose an intelligent pest detection algorithm based on an improved Cascade R-CNN model for three important cruciferous crop pests.The algorithm uses an overlapping sliding window method,an improved Res2Net network as the backbone network,and a recursive feature pyramid network as the neck network.The results of field tests show that the algorithm achieves good detection results for the three target pests on the yellow sticky board images,with precision levels of 96.5,92.2 and 75.0%,and recall levels of 96.6,93.1 and 74.7%,respectively,and an F_(1) value of 0.880.Compared with other algorithms,our algorithm has a significant advantage in its ability to detect small target pests.To accurately obtain the data for the newly added pests each day,a two-stage pest matching algorithm was proposed.The algorithm performed well and achieved results that were highly consistent with manual counting,with a mean error of only 2.2%.This intelligent monitoring system realizes precision,good visualization,and intelligent vegetable pest monitoring,which is of great significance as it provides an effective pest prevention and control option for farmers.展开更多
Indonesia,with its vast forested regions,has experienced significant deforestation,adversely affecting the wood industry.As a result,alternative sources of lignocellulosic biomass are required to mitigate this impact....Indonesia,with its vast forested regions,has experienced significant deforestation,adversely affecting the wood industry.As a result,alternative sources of lignocellulosic biomass are required to mitigate this impact.Among the abundant lignocellulosic raw materials in Indonesia,particularly in Sumatra,bamboo stands out as a promising substitute.Bamboo is a highly versatile resource,suitable for various applications,including its use as a composite raw material to replace traditional wood-based products.This research work aimed to investigate and evaluate the characteristics—morphology,anatomy,physical and mechanical properties,chemical composition,starch content,and natural resistance—of three bamboo species:hitam bamboo(Gigantochloa atroviolacea),betung bamboo(Dendrocalamus asper),and belangke bamboo(Gigantochloa pruriens),as well as their suitability for the production of oriented strand boards(OSB).The lumen values of the bamboo samples ranged between 10 and 15μm,with hitam and betung bamboo exhibitingmedium-thickness cell walls(>5μm).Based on fiber dimension analysis,belangke,and betung bamboo are classified within quality class II,whereas hitam bamboo falls into class Ⅰ.The highest recorded tensile,shear,and compressive mechanical strength values were observed at the tips of hitam bamboo,measuring 563.43 MPa,15 MPa,and 6.87 kN/mm^(2),respectively.The bamboo samples underwent three different treatments:(1)immersion in water for 24 h,(2)autoclaving at 120℃ for 1 h,and(3)a control group with no treatment.OSB panels were produced with dimensions of 20 cm×20 cm×1 cm(length×width×thickness)using isocyanate adhesive and conditioned for 14 days.The physical and mechanical properties of the OSBs were evaluated based on the Japan Industrial Standard(JIS)A5908:2003 and theCanadian StandardsAssociation(CSA)0437.0:2011 criteria.The density of the laboratory-produced OSB panels ranged from 0.60 to 0.73 g/cm^(3),moisture content varied from5.4% to 8.1%,water absorption ranged between 31.6% and 45.8%,and thickness swelling was recorded at 5.1% to 16.3%.The modulus of elasticity(MOE)ranged from2745.1 to 7813.3 MPa,themodulus of rupture(MOR)from 30.8 to 58.8MPa,and internal bonding(IB)from 0.27 to 0.47 MPa.Overall,all OSB panels produced in this study met the specifications outlined in JIS A 5908(2003)and CSA 0437.0(2011),demonstrating the viability of these bamboo species as raw materials for OSB production.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)ranks as the sixth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.The multidisciplinary tumor board(MDTB)has been recognized for improving out...BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)ranks as the sixth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.The multidisciplinary tumor board(MDTB)has been recognized for improving outcomes in cancer management,but its role in patients with HCC undergoing liver transplantation(LT)remains underexplored.AIM To evaluate the impact of an MDTB on survival outcomes in patients with HCC undergoing LT.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 393 patients with HCC who underwent LT at our institution from October 2015 to October 2021.Patients were categorized into the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.We compared preoperative and postoperative characteristics,overall survival(OS),and disease-free survival(DFS)between the two groups.RESULTS Within the University of California,San Francisco(UCSF)criteria,no significant differences in OS and DFS were noted between the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.However,for patients who exceeded the UCSF criteria,the MDTB group exhibited a substantial improvement in both OS and DFS.The 1-year,3-year,and 5-year OS rates for the MDTB group in this subgroup were 88.68%,75.29%,and 61.78%,respectively,compared to 83.02%,64.07%,and 38.25%,respectively in the non-MDTB group.Similarly,DFS rates were 89.47%,71.35%,and 63.52%,respectively,vs 82.18%,53.78%,and 34.04%,respectively.CONCLUSION The MDTB approach was particularly beneficial for patients with HCC exceeding the UCSF criteria,significantly improving OS and DFS.These findings advocate for integrating MDTB into clinical practice for optimizing the management of high-risk patients with HCC undergoing LT.展开更多
In the context of China’s rapidly evolving capital market,the proliferation of listed companies has been a salient phenomenon.The quality of corporate governance has emerged as a pivotal factor in determining the suc...In the context of China’s rapidly evolving capital market,the proliferation of listed companies has been a salient phenomenon.The quality of corporate governance has emerged as a pivotal factor in determining the success or failure of these entities.Research by Balsmeier et al.(2022)indicates that the greater the independence of a listed company’s board of directors,the higher its innovation output(both in terms of quantity and quality of patents)^([1]).This finding suggests a strong correlation between the performance of a company and the independence of its board.The present study has selected listed companies on the A-share market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2013 as the subjects of its research.A sample of 960 companies was initially obtained from the CSMAR database.Following a rigorous financial data screening,a final sample of 944 valid companies was retained for further analysis.展开更多
Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Director of the Faculty of Clinical Nutrition,Capital Medical University.Dr.Shi received his M.D.degree at the School of Medic...Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Director of the Faculty of Clinical Nutrition,Capital Medical University.Dr.Shi received his M.D.degree at the School of Medicine,Wuhan University,Wuhan,and his Ph.D.degree at the Second Military Medical University,Shanghai,China.From 1999 to 2002,Dr.Shi was a postdoc fellow in School of Medicine,Johns Hopkins University,under the supervision of Adrian Barbul,M.D.,FACS,and then in New Jersey Medical School,Rutgers University,under the supervision of Edwin A.Deitch,M.D.,FACS.Dr.Han-Ping Shi was the Chairman of the Chinese Society for Parenteral&Enteral Nutrition(CSPEN)between 2018-2021.He is the founder Chairman of the Chinese Society of Nutritional Oncology(2012-2024),and the director of the Department of Academic,China Anti-Cancer Association(CACA)since 2017.Dr.Han-Ping Shi is currently the founder Editor-in-Chief of Electronic Journal of Metabolism and Nutrition of Cancer(Chinese),founder Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Nutritional Oncology(English)and founder Editor-in-Chief of Precision Nutrition(English).展开更多
Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Chairman of the Department of GI Surgery/Clinical Nutrition at Beijing Shijitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing,Ch...Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Chairman of the Department of GI Surgery/Clinical Nutrition at Beijing Shijitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing,China.Dr.Shi received his M.D.degree at the School of Medicine,Wuhan University,Wuhan,and his Ph.D.degree at the Second Military Medical University,Shanghai,China.展开更多
The editorial board serves as a cornerstone in the development of academic journals,playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic branding,content quality,and global influence.To further elevate the journal’s academic...The editorial board serves as a cornerstone in the development of academic journals,playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic branding,content quality,and global influence.To further elevate the journal’s academic standards and impact,and to build a high-level platform for academic exchange,Chinese Medicine and Culture is now calling for new editorial board members worldwide.We aim to foster a more inclusive,open,and high-quality environment for global collaboration and exchange in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)culture research.Join us in building an international academic hub for TCM,promoting its global dissemination,and contributing Eastern wisdom to the advancement of human health.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer has limited treatment options and poor prognosis owing to late diagnosis and aggressive biology.Current therapies include surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation;however,the outcomes remain sub...BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer has limited treatment options and poor prognosis owing to late diagnosis and aggressive biology.Current therapies include surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation;however,the outcomes remain suboptimal.Molecular tumor boards(MTB)enhance personalized treatment by analyzing genomic data to identify targetable mutations and recommend precise therapies.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old male presented with jaundice in December 2022.Initial investigations revealed a pancreatic head mass and liver metastases;a liver biopsy confirmed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma.The patient received multimodal therapies,including gemcitabine,albumin-bound paclitaxel,nimotuzumab,and proton radiotherapy,which initially resulted in significant shrinkage of the pancreatic lesion and a reduction in liver metastases.However,the disease eventually progressed,prompting further evaluation at our MTB clinic.Genetic testing revealed a homologous recombination deficiency(HRD)score of 58(HRD-positive)and a pathogenic BRCA2 mutation(p.T3033fs),suggesting sensitivity to PARP inhibitors and platinum-based therapies.Based on these findings,the patient was administered olaparib,which,combined with immunotherapy(tislelizumab,atezolizumab)and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(5-fluorouracil+leucovorin+oxaliplatin regimen),led to further stabilization and partial reduction of liver metastases.This case underscores the positive role of the MTB model in interpreting genetic profiles and guiding personalized treatment strategies for such patients.CONCLUSION The patient’s clinical course highlights the potential of MTB in providing significant benefits for advanced pancreatic cancer with liver metastases.展开更多
Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University o...Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.展开更多
Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He iscurrently a member of the National Academy of Inventorsand the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University ofT...Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He iscurrently a member of the National Academy of Inventorsand the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University ofTexas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author ofseven U.s.patents,numerous journal special issues andjournal articles,and 20 books.展开更多
Frank L.Lewis (Life Fellow,IEEE) received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University...Frank L.Lewis (Life Fellow,IEEE) received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.He received the Fulbright Research Award,the NSF Research Initiation Grant,the ASEE Terman Award,the International Neural Network Society Gabor Award,the U.K.Institute of Measurement and Control Honeywell Field Engineering Medal,the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Neural Networks Pioneer Award,the AIAA Intelligent Systems Award,and the AACC Ragazzini Award.展开更多
Editors-in-Chief Zhong Lin Wang,Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosys-tems,Chinese Academy of Sciences;Nanometer Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,China Liqun Zhang,South China Universit...Editors-in-Chief Zhong Lin Wang,Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosys-tems,Chinese Academy of Sciences;Nanometer Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,China Liqun Zhang,South China University of Technology,China。展开更多
This study explores the impact of board diversity on firm performance,with a focus on companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange(SGX).Board diversity is examined across various dimensions,including gender,age,et...This study explores the impact of board diversity on firm performance,with a focus on companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange(SGX).Board diversity is examined across various dimensions,including gender,age,ethnicity,and professional background,to understand its relationship with key performance indicators such as Return on Assets(ROA)and Return on Equity(ROE).Using a quantitative research approach,the study analyzes data from 90 publicly listed firms,employing descriptive statistics,correlation analysis,and multiple regression techniques.The findings reveal that the direct correlation between board diversity and financial performance,particularly in terms of ROA and ROE,is not statistically significant in the studied sample.Despite the lack of direct significance,the research underscores the nuanced and multifaceted role of diversity in corporate governance,suggesting that its impact may be more complex and influenced by various contextual factors.The study concludes by recommending that companies continue to enhance gender diversity,balance age structures,tailor professional backgrounds to industry needs,and manage board tenure effectively to optimize corporate governance and support sustainable growth.展开更多
文摘The World Journal of Gastroenterology Editorial Board Members are composed of 357 distinguished experts active in the relevant field,distributed in 46 countries/regions,including Italy(66),Japan(53),United States(31),China(29),South Korea(16),Spain(15),Australia(13),Greece(12),Brazil(11),Romania(8),Germany(7),India(7),Taiwan(7),United Kingdom(7),Türkiye(7),Hungary(5),Russia(5).
文摘The convergence project between the International Accounting Standards Board （IASB） and the Financial Accounting Standards Board （FASB） in the United States （US） was signed on September 18, 2002 in Norwalk, Connecticut in the US. The first is responsible for issuing International Financial Reporting Standards （IFRS） nowadays, which were created 40 years ago. More than one century ago, local regulations are used in the US. The boards differ in years of experience. With the signing of the agreement, both institutions are working to reduce the divergence of accounting. Although they have made a significant progress, it is appropriate to examine whether the difference in approaches to accounting will affect the achieved agreements. It is relevant to investigate whether the years leading the standards adopted in different countries will impact the final result. The date of completion of the project has been postponed and still has not indicated the date of termination. This research is an analysis of the importance of the convergence of accounting standards at a global level. The study presents statistics on the status of the adoption of international standards by country. The study shows a summary of the expressions made by the directors of both boards about the future of the project.
基金funded by the Jiangsu Key Research Program,China(BE2022338)the Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund,China(CX(23)3107)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China(22KJB210004)the Jiangsu Province Agricultural Major Technology Collaborative Promotion Project,China(2022-ZYXT-04-1)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(KYCX23_3569)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China.
文摘The high labor demand during rice seedling cultivation and transplantation poses a significant challenge in advancing machine-transplanted rice cultivation.This problem may be solved by increasing the seeding rate during seedling production while reducing the number of seedling trays.This study conducted field experiments from 2021 to 2022,using transplanting seedling ages of 10 and 15 days to explore the effects of 250,300,and 350 g/tray on the seedling quality,mechanical transplantation quality,yields,and economic benefits of rice.The commonly used combination of 150 g/tray with a 20-day seedling age in rice production was used as CK.The cultivation of seedlings under a high seeding rate and short seedling age significantly affected seedling characteristics,but there was no significant difference in seedling vitality compared to CK.The minimum number of rice trays used in the experiment was observed in the treatment of 350-10(300 g/tray and 10-day seedling age),only 152-155 trays ha^(-1),resulting in a 62%reduction in the number of trays needed.By increasing the seeding rate of rice,missed holes during mechanical transplantation decreased by 2.8 to 4%.The treatment of 300-15(300 g/tray and 15-day seedling age)achieved the highest yields and economic gains.These results indicated that using crop straw boards can reduce the application of seedling trays.On that basis,rice yields can be increased by raising the seeding rate and shortening the seedling age of rice without compromising seedling quality.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 72301184)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province of China (Grant No. 2024NSFSC1073)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. YJ202329)。
文摘Efficiency and safety are paramount concerns for commuters, operators, and designers in subway stations. This study conducted controlled experiments and developed a modified force-based model to investigate the dynamics of pedestrian counterflow at bottlenecks, utilizing subway passenger alighting and boarding as a case study. Specifically, the efficiency and safety of three distinct movement modes: the cooperative mode(Coop), the combination of cooperative and competitive mode(C & C), and the competitive mode(Comp), were examined and compared. The experimental findings revealed that the C & C mode exhibited a clear lane formation phenomenon and demonstrated a higher flow rate than the Comp and Coop modes. This observation suggests that a combination of cooperative and competitive behaviors among pedestrians can positively enhance traffic efficiency and safety during the alighting and boarding process. In contrast, pedestrians exhibited increased detouring in their paths and more fluctuating trajectories in the Comp mode. Additionally, a questionnaire survey assessing the level of competition and cooperation among pedestrians provided a comprehensive analysis of the psychological dynamics of passengers during the alighting and boarding activities. Lastly, the proposed force-based model was calibrated and validated, demonstrating a good performance in accurately replicating the overall characteristics of the experimental process. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into enhancing the pedestrian traffic efficiency and safety within subway systems.
文摘This article introduces the composition and working principle of home appliance control board automation testing equipment,elaborates on the importance of key technical indicators,explains the integrated design of functional modules,signal processing modules,and data analysis modules,and covers aspects such as the application of machine learning algorithms and the establishment of fault waveform databases.Finally,it looks forward to the development of intelligent testing systems and emphasizes the importance of building a standardized testing system.
基金supported by the Collaborative Innovation Center Project of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(XTXM202202).
文摘Cruciferous vegetables are important edible vegetable crops.However,they are susceptible to various pests during their growth process,which requires real-time and accurate monitoring of these pests for pest forecasting and scientific control.Hanging yellow sticky boards is a common way to monitor and trap those pests which are attracted to the yellow color.To achieve real-time,low-cost,intelligent monitoring of these vegetable pests on the boards,we established an intelligent monitoring system consisting of a smart camera,a web platform and a pest detection algorithm deployed on a server.After the operator sets the monitoring preset points and shooting time of the camera on the system platform,the camera in the field can automatically collect images of multiple yellow sticky boards at fixed places and times every day.The pests trapped on the yellow sticky boards in vegetable fields,Plutella xylostella,Phyllotreta striolata and flies,are very small and susceptible to deterioration and breakage,which increases the difficulty of model detection.To solve the problem of poor recognition due to the small size and breaking of the pest bodies,we propose an intelligent pest detection algorithm based on an improved Cascade R-CNN model for three important cruciferous crop pests.The algorithm uses an overlapping sliding window method,an improved Res2Net network as the backbone network,and a recursive feature pyramid network as the neck network.The results of field tests show that the algorithm achieves good detection results for the three target pests on the yellow sticky board images,with precision levels of 96.5,92.2 and 75.0%,and recall levels of 96.6,93.1 and 74.7%,respectively,and an F_(1) value of 0.880.Compared with other algorithms,our algorithm has a significant advantage in its ability to detect small target pests.To accurately obtain the data for the newly added pests each day,a two-stage pest matching algorithm was proposed.The algorithm performed well and achieved results that were highly consistent with manual counting,with a mean error of only 2.2%.This intelligent monitoring system realizes precision,good visualization,and intelligent vegetable pest monitoring,which is of great significance as it provides an effective pest prevention and control option for farmers.
基金supported by the TALENTA research grant scheme of the“Kolaborasi Nasional Penerima Dana Hibah WCU(World Class University)Universitas Sumatera Utara”in the year 2022(Number:353/UN5.2.3.1/PPM/KP-TALENTA/2022)supported by the project“Development,Exploitation Properties and Application of Eco-Friendly Wood-Based Composites from Alternative Lignocellulosic Raw Materials”,Project No.HHC-b-1290/19.10.2023,carried out at the University of Forestry,Sofia,Bulgaria.
文摘Indonesia,with its vast forested regions,has experienced significant deforestation,adversely affecting the wood industry.As a result,alternative sources of lignocellulosic biomass are required to mitigate this impact.Among the abundant lignocellulosic raw materials in Indonesia,particularly in Sumatra,bamboo stands out as a promising substitute.Bamboo is a highly versatile resource,suitable for various applications,including its use as a composite raw material to replace traditional wood-based products.This research work aimed to investigate and evaluate the characteristics—morphology,anatomy,physical and mechanical properties,chemical composition,starch content,and natural resistance—of three bamboo species:hitam bamboo(Gigantochloa atroviolacea),betung bamboo(Dendrocalamus asper),and belangke bamboo(Gigantochloa pruriens),as well as their suitability for the production of oriented strand boards(OSB).The lumen values of the bamboo samples ranged between 10 and 15μm,with hitam and betung bamboo exhibitingmedium-thickness cell walls(>5μm).Based on fiber dimension analysis,belangke,and betung bamboo are classified within quality class II,whereas hitam bamboo falls into class Ⅰ.The highest recorded tensile,shear,and compressive mechanical strength values were observed at the tips of hitam bamboo,measuring 563.43 MPa,15 MPa,and 6.87 kN/mm^(2),respectively.The bamboo samples underwent three different treatments:(1)immersion in water for 24 h,(2)autoclaving at 120℃ for 1 h,and(3)a control group with no treatment.OSB panels were produced with dimensions of 20 cm×20 cm×1 cm(length×width×thickness)using isocyanate adhesive and conditioned for 14 days.The physical and mechanical properties of the OSBs were evaluated based on the Japan Industrial Standard(JIS)A5908:2003 and theCanadian StandardsAssociation(CSA)0437.0:2011 criteria.The density of the laboratory-produced OSB panels ranged from 0.60 to 0.73 g/cm^(3),moisture content varied from5.4% to 8.1%,water absorption ranged between 31.6% and 45.8%,and thickness swelling was recorded at 5.1% to 16.3%.The modulus of elasticity(MOE)ranged from2745.1 to 7813.3 MPa,themodulus of rupture(MOR)from 30.8 to 58.8MPa,and internal bonding(IB)from 0.27 to 0.47 MPa.Overall,all OSB panels produced in this study met the specifications outlined in JIS A 5908(2003)and CSA 0437.0(2011),demonstrating the viability of these bamboo species as raw materials for OSB production.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin,No.21JCYBJC01140Key Project of Tianjin Science and Technology Bureau Applied Basic Research,No.23JCZDJC01200+1 种基金Key Project of Scientific Research Plan of Tianjin Municipal Education Commission,No.2023YXZD07Project of Tianjin Science and Technology Bureau Applied Basic Research,No.23JCYBJC01800.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)ranks as the sixth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.The multidisciplinary tumor board(MDTB)has been recognized for improving outcomes in cancer management,but its role in patients with HCC undergoing liver transplantation(LT)remains underexplored.AIM To evaluate the impact of an MDTB on survival outcomes in patients with HCC undergoing LT.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 393 patients with HCC who underwent LT at our institution from October 2015 to October 2021.Patients were categorized into the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.We compared preoperative and postoperative characteristics,overall survival(OS),and disease-free survival(DFS)between the two groups.RESULTS Within the University of California,San Francisco(UCSF)criteria,no significant differences in OS and DFS were noted between the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.However,for patients who exceeded the UCSF criteria,the MDTB group exhibited a substantial improvement in both OS and DFS.The 1-year,3-year,and 5-year OS rates for the MDTB group in this subgroup were 88.68%,75.29%,and 61.78%,respectively,compared to 83.02%,64.07%,and 38.25%,respectively in the non-MDTB group.Similarly,DFS rates were 89.47%,71.35%,and 63.52%,respectively,vs 82.18%,53.78%,and 34.04%,respectively.CONCLUSION The MDTB approach was particularly beneficial for patients with HCC exceeding the UCSF criteria,significantly improving OS and DFS.These findings advocate for integrating MDTB into clinical practice for optimizing the management of high-risk patients with HCC undergoing LT.
文摘In the context of China’s rapidly evolving capital market,the proliferation of listed companies has been a salient phenomenon.The quality of corporate governance has emerged as a pivotal factor in determining the success or failure of these entities.Research by Balsmeier et al.(2022)indicates that the greater the independence of a listed company’s board of directors,the higher its innovation output(both in terms of quantity and quality of patents)^([1]).This finding suggests a strong correlation between the performance of a company and the independence of its board.The present study has selected listed companies on the A-share market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2013 as the subjects of its research.A sample of 960 companies was initially obtained from the CSMAR database.Following a rigorous financial data screening,a final sample of 944 valid companies was retained for further analysis.
文摘Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Director of the Faculty of Clinical Nutrition,Capital Medical University.Dr.Shi received his M.D.degree at the School of Medicine,Wuhan University,Wuhan,and his Ph.D.degree at the Second Military Medical University,Shanghai,China.From 1999 to 2002,Dr.Shi was a postdoc fellow in School of Medicine,Johns Hopkins University,under the supervision of Adrian Barbul,M.D.,FACS,and then in New Jersey Medical School,Rutgers University,under the supervision of Edwin A.Deitch,M.D.,FACS.Dr.Han-Ping Shi was the Chairman of the Chinese Society for Parenteral&Enteral Nutrition(CSPEN)between 2018-2021.He is the founder Chairman of the Chinese Society of Nutritional Oncology(2012-2024),and the director of the Department of Academic,China Anti-Cancer Association(CACA)since 2017.Dr.Han-Ping Shi is currently the founder Editor-in-Chief of Electronic Journal of Metabolism and Nutrition of Cancer(Chinese),founder Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Nutritional Oncology(English)and founder Editor-in-Chief of Precision Nutrition(English).
文摘Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Chairman of the Department of GI Surgery/Clinical Nutrition at Beijing Shijitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing,China.Dr.Shi received his M.D.degree at the School of Medicine,Wuhan University,Wuhan,and his Ph.D.degree at the Second Military Medical University,Shanghai,China.
文摘The editorial board serves as a cornerstone in the development of academic journals,playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic branding,content quality,and global influence.To further elevate the journal’s academic standards and impact,and to build a high-level platform for academic exchange,Chinese Medicine and Culture is now calling for new editorial board members worldwide.We aim to foster a more inclusive,open,and high-quality environment for global collaboration and exchange in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)culture research.Join us in building an international academic hub for TCM,promoting its global dissemination,and contributing Eastern wisdom to the advancement of human health.
文摘BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer has limited treatment options and poor prognosis owing to late diagnosis and aggressive biology.Current therapies include surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation;however,the outcomes remain suboptimal.Molecular tumor boards(MTB)enhance personalized treatment by analyzing genomic data to identify targetable mutations and recommend precise therapies.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old male presented with jaundice in December 2022.Initial investigations revealed a pancreatic head mass and liver metastases;a liver biopsy confirmed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma.The patient received multimodal therapies,including gemcitabine,albumin-bound paclitaxel,nimotuzumab,and proton radiotherapy,which initially resulted in significant shrinkage of the pancreatic lesion and a reduction in liver metastases.However,the disease eventually progressed,prompting further evaluation at our MTB clinic.Genetic testing revealed a homologous recombination deficiency(HRD)score of 58(HRD-positive)and a pathogenic BRCA2 mutation(p.T3033fs),suggesting sensitivity to PARP inhibitors and platinum-based therapies.Based on these findings,the patient was administered olaparib,which,combined with immunotherapy(tislelizumab,atezolizumab)and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(5-fluorouracil+leucovorin+oxaliplatin regimen),led to further stabilization and partial reduction of liver metastases.This case underscores the positive role of the MTB model in interpreting genetic profiles and guiding personalized treatment strategies for such patients.CONCLUSION The patient’s clinical course highlights the potential of MTB in providing significant benefits for advanced pancreatic cancer with liver metastases.
文摘Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.
文摘Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He iscurrently a member of the National Academy of Inventorsand the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University ofTexas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author ofseven U.s.patents,numerous journal special issues andjournal articles,and 20 books.
文摘Frank L.Lewis (Life Fellow,IEEE) received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.He received the Fulbright Research Award,the NSF Research Initiation Grant,the ASEE Terman Award,the International Neural Network Society Gabor Award,the U.K.Institute of Measurement and Control Honeywell Field Engineering Medal,the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Neural Networks Pioneer Award,the AIAA Intelligent Systems Award,and the AACC Ragazzini Award.
文摘Editors-in-Chief Zhong Lin Wang,Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosys-tems,Chinese Academy of Sciences;Nanometer Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,China Liqun Zhang,South China University of Technology,China。
文摘This study explores the impact of board diversity on firm performance,with a focus on companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange(SGX).Board diversity is examined across various dimensions,including gender,age,ethnicity,and professional background,to understand its relationship with key performance indicators such as Return on Assets(ROA)and Return on Equity(ROE).Using a quantitative research approach,the study analyzes data from 90 publicly listed firms,employing descriptive statistics,correlation analysis,and multiple regression techniques.The findings reveal that the direct correlation between board diversity and financial performance,particularly in terms of ROA and ROE,is not statistically significant in the studied sample.Despite the lack of direct significance,the research underscores the nuanced and multifaceted role of diversity in corporate governance,suggesting that its impact may be more complex and influenced by various contextual factors.The study concludes by recommending that companies continue to enhance gender diversity,balance age structures,tailor professional backgrounds to industry needs,and manage board tenure effectively to optimize corporate governance and support sustainable growth.
